Job purpose

This role leads the Record to Report (R2R) operations for assigned entities or processes, ensuring accuracy, control, and timely delivery of financial results while promoting digital enablement and automation adoption.

To deliver high-quality Record-to-Report outcomes by ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant close and reporting activities, while strengthening controls, enabling digital ways of working, and supporting continuous improvement to build trust in financial results and enhance client satisfaction.

This role bridges execution and leadership, translating close and reporting requirements into consistent results that enable reliable financial statements and stable R2R operations.

Job Goals

• Ensure timely and accurate execution of period close, journals, reconciliations, and reporting activities.
• Minimize post-close adjustments, rework, and exceptions through first-time-right execution.

• Ensure completeness and correctness of balances and reconciliations across assigned entities and accounts.
• Build confidence with stakeholders as a reliable owner of financial data.

• Adhere to SOX/ICFR, policies, and statutory requirements to support zero major audit findings.
• Proactively identify and resolve control gaps and risks in day-to-day activities.

• Leverage close tools, reconciliations platforms, workflows, and ERPs to reduce manual effort and improve straight-through processing.
• Support pilots and enhancements that simplify and standardize R2R processes.

• Meet productivity and cycle-time targets through effective planning, prioritization, and standard work.
• Help reduce close volatility and backlog across periods.

• Deliver predictable, SLA-driven outcomes with proactive communication and issue resolution.
• Contribute to high client satisfaction through ownership and reliability.

• Support knowledge sharing, documentation, and coaching of staff to strengthen team capability.
• Identify improvement ideas that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and service experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Core Accounting & Close Activities
• Lead and review:

• • Journal Entry Preparation, Validation, and Posting
  • GL Account Reconciliations and Adjustments
  • Intercompany Matching, Settlement, and Elimination
  • Accrual and Prepayment Accounting
  • Fixed Asset Register Updates and Depreciation Runs
  • Period-End Closing, Trial Balance Review, and Variance Analysis

• Ensure completeness, accuracy, and control compliance in all ledger postings and reconciliations.
• Review and approve journal entries and reconciliations prepared by staff before posting to the GL.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (AP, AR, FP&A, Tax) to ensure smooth period-end closing and reporting.
• Support group consolidation, management reporting, and intercompany balancing.
• Perform analytical review of P&L and Balance Sheet for variances, aging, and trend deviations.
• Ensure adherence to month-end closing timelines and accuracy of financial results.

Control, Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP), and audit protocols.
• Support SOX control testing, internal audit, and statutory audit requirements with complete documentation.
• Maintain accurate and updated process documentation and ensure all SOPs are current.
• Identify control gaps and implement preventive actions and process improvements.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations and closing checklists for control completeness.

Digital & Analytical Enablement

• Leverage automation tools and reconciliation bots for journal and balance sheet efficiency.
• Use Power BI dashboards, Excel analytics, and visualization tools for closing accuracy and exception reporting.
• Participate in automation projects such as journal automation, reconciliation simplification, and AI-assisted variance analysis.
• Support implementation of AI/ML-based tools for predictive exception identification and control monitoring.
• Drive data-led insights into reconciliation variances and open-item trends.
• Mentor staff in adopting digital tools, analytics templates, and automation workflows.

Collaboration & Governance

• Coordinate with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, and Shared Services teams to ensure financial data alignment and completeness.
• Act as a review checkpoint and escalation point for operational issues during the closing cycle.
• Support the Manager in governance calls, audit meetings, and performance review discussions.
• Contribute to process standardization and harmonization across entities and geographies.
• Ensure effective communication and knowledge transfer within the R2R team.

Functional & Technical Skills

• Comprehensive understanding of end-to-end Record to Report processes, including:

• • Journal Entry Management
  • Intercompany Accounting
  • GL & Subledger Reconciliation
  • Fixed Asset Accounting
  • Financial Close and Reporting
  • Audit & Control Frameworks

• Sound knowledge of accounting principles, IFRS/GAAP, and internal control frameworks.
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, D365, Business Central, or Oracle.
• Advanced Excel and analytical capabilities (pivot tables, lookups, automation formulas).
• Exposure to Power BI, AI Agents, Power Automate, or UiPath preferred.
• Familiarity with SOX, audit, and financial governance standards.

Future-Ready & Behavioural Competencies

• Digital Fluency: Leverages ERP, automation, and analytics tools for process efficiency.
• Analytical Mindset: Reviews financial data to identify trends, anomalies, and improvement opportunities.
• Agility: Manages multiple entities and closing schedules while adapting to new tools and processes.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with internal finance and external audit teams to ensure seamless closing.
• Leadership: Mentors staff, ensures quality and accuracy, and promotes continuous learning.
• Continuous Improvement: Suggests automation or process enhancements for faster, more accurate closing.

Performance Metrics / KPIs

• Journal posting accuracy and timeliness
• On-time completion of month-end closing activities
• Reconciliation completion and exception clearance rate
• Compliance with control and audit standards
• Reduction in manual entries and increased automation adoption
• Stakeholder satisfaction (internal and external)

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: B. Com / M. Com / MBA (Finance) / Pursuing CA / ACCA Intermediate.
• Experience: 5–10 years of experience in accounting or finance operations, with hands-on experience in Record to Report / General Accounting / Financial Close & Reporting.
• Firsthand exposure to ERP platforms such as Blackline, SAP, D365, or Business Central.
• Experience with digital transformation, RPA implementation, or process automation is highly desirable.
• Prior involvement in multi-country delivery or transition/migration projects is an advantage.